The number of people killed by a massive blaze in northern California has risen to 42 making it the deadliest wildfire in the history of the state.

The remains of thirteen more bodies were found in and around the largely incinerated town of Paradise, in the north of the state.

At least 228 people are still missing, as the Camp Fire continues to rage on the fifth day today.

An estimated 250,000 people have been forced to flee their homes.